La Sierrita
District of
Estado de Nuevo León - Mexico

Cemex

CEMEX is one of the world's largest building materials suppliers and cement producers. Founded in Mexico in 1906. CEMEX has operations extending throughout the world, with production facilities spanning 50 countries in North America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. As of late 2003, CEMEX had annual cement production capability of 82 million tons and over 25,000 employees. Lorenzo Zambrano is the current chairman and chief executive officer.

Located at 25.6511, -100.351 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.862 miles away.
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Cement companies, Companies based in Monterrey, Companies established in 1906, Companies listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Manufacturing companies of Mexico, Multinational companies

EGADE Business School

The Escuela de Graduados en Administración y Dirección de Empresas — generally translated as Graduate School of Business Administration and Leadership but officially branded since 2010 as EGADE Business School — is the graduate business school of the Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM); one of Latin America’s largest private universities.

Located at 25.6433, -100.326 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.861 miles away.
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Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Business schools in Mexico, Postgraduate schools in Mexico, Educational institutions established in 1995

Universidad de Monterrey

The University of Monterrey is a Roman Catholic institution of higher learning located in Monterrey, Mexico. UDEM was founded by the Daughters of the Immaculate Mary of Guadalupe, the nuns of the Sacred Heart, the Marist Brothers and the La Salle members, supported by an association of Catholic citizens. The idea originated from a recommendation given by the Second Vatican Council to use educational activities in favor of teaching the principles of the catholic doctrine.

Located at 25.6606, -100.42 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.866 miles away.
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Private universities and colleges in Mexico, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in Mexico, Educational institutions established in 1969, Universities in Monterrey, Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, International Baccalaureate schools in Mexico

Banderas monumentales

The banderas monumentales are a set of monuments located throughout Mexico. They are part of a program started in 1999 under President Ernesto Zedillo that is currently administered by the Secretariat of National Defense (Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional). The main feature of these monuments (though not the biggest, see below) is a giant Mexican flag flying off a 50 meter-high flagpole. The size of the flag was 14.3 by 25 meters and it was flown on a pole that measured 50 meters high.

Located at 25.6762, -100.346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.862 miles away.
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Mexican culture, Flags of Mexico, 1999 in Mexico

Mirador del Obispado

The Mirador del Obispado (Bishopric Lookout) is located at the top of the Cerro del Obispado (Bishopric Hill) in the northern city of Monterrey, Mexico. It features the biggest bandera monumental (monumental flag) in Mexico. The hill and the lookout receive their name from the building constructed in the middle of the hill by the end of the 18th century, the Palacio del Obispado (Bishopric Palace).

Located at 25.6763, -100.346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.862 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Monterrey, Visitor attractions in Monterrey, Landmarks in Monterrey

Cerro del Obispado

The Cerro del Obispado (Spanish for Bishopric Hill) is a famous landmark in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, named after the building constructed in the middle of the hill by the end of the 18th century. The hill is a popular recreational area that includes a public lookout point, a monumental flag, and the famous Bishopric Palace (Palacio del Obispado).

Located at 25.6762, -100.346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.862 miles away.
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Landmarks in Monterrey, Geography of Nuevo León, Visitor attractions in Monterrey

Palacio del Obispado

The Palacio del Obispado (Spanish for Bishop's Palace) is one of Monterrey's oldest buildings. The Palace was constructed in the middle of a hill (later named after the building as the Bishopric Hill) by the end of the 18th century.

Located at 25.6735, -100.342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.861 miles away.
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Palaces in Mexico, Buildings and structures in Monterrey, Visitor attractions in Monterrey

La Huasteca (climbing area)

La Huasteca is the first climbing area in Monterrey, Mexico, only 15 minutes from the city. With nearly 200 bolted routes with grades from 5.8 to 5.13C, it is the favorite place for weekend climbers. It is also known for the slippery type of limestone from which it is comprised, and which makes climbing seem more difficult than at other areas, such as Potrero Chico. There are no entrance fees for most of the climbing areas.

Located at 25.6149, -100.464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.869 miles away.
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Climbing areas of Mexico, Climbing areas of Nuevo León, Visitor attractions in Monterrey

Ignacio A. Santos School of Medicine

The Ignacio A. Santos School of Medicine of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) is a prestigious private medical school founded in 1978 in Monterrey, Mexico, in order to provide medical education, training and to promote reliable biomedical investigation in Mexico with the support of the ITESM research infrastructure.

Located at 25.669, -100.352 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.862 miles away.
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Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Schools of medicine in Mexico

Puente de la Unidad

Puente de la Unidad or Viaducto de la Unidad is a cable-stayed bridge designed by Óscar Bulnes that crosses the Santa Catarina River and connects the cities of Monterrey and San Pedro Garza García in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. It is part of a circuit called "Circuito La Unidad", which would consist of the interconnection of a series of Avenues.

Located at 25.6681, -100.38 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.864 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Monterrey, Bridges completed in 2003, Cable-stayed bridges in Mexico

Plaza Fiesta San Agustín

Plaza Fiesta San Agustín is one of the largest shopping malls in Mexico, and the largest located in the metropolitan area of Monterrey. Founded in 1988, it has grown to include shops and department stores dedicated to over 150 commercial activities. It is administered by Inmobiliaria Real San Agustín, S.A.

Located at 25.6511, -100.338 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.861 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Monterrey

Galerías Monterrey

Galerías Monterrey was the first shopping mall in Monterrey, Mexico. Founded in 1983 with Liverpool, it has grown to attract upscale fashion stores, restaurants, and movie theaters.

Located at 25.6814, -100.354 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.862 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Monterrey

Gruma

Gruma is the largest manufacturer of corn flour and tortillas in the world. Its brand names include Mission, Maseca, and Guerrero. Founded in 1949 as "Molinos Azteca, S.A. ", the company is now based in Monterrey, Mexico and has subsidiaries in the United States, China, England, Central America, and Venezuela. In the United States, Gruma is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Located at 25.6547, -100.359 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.863 miles away.
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Companies based in Monterrey, Companies listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Manufacturing companies of Mexico, Multinational companies, Tortilla

Cerro de las Mitras

Cerro de las Mitras (English: Miter Hill or Miter Mountain), named for its distinctive miter-shaped structures at the very top viewed from the northern side, is another symbol of the landscape of the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. Located in the cities of Monterrey, Santa Catarina and García. Being part of the Cumbres National park by the Mexican government, the mountain is often climbed by hikers. The ascent is considered fairly difficult to complete.

Located at 25.7069, -100.413 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.866 miles away.
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Mountains of Mexico, Landmarks in Monterrey, Geography of Nuevo León

Cerro de Chipinque

Being part of the Sierra Madre Oriental, El Cerro de Chipinque, also known coloquially as "The M" ('La M, La Eme) is a figure located on top of the mountain chain, in the state of Nuevo León, México. The rock figure is visible from various parts of the city of Monterrey, including neighbouring cities, like San Nicolás de los Garza or Guadalupe and San Pedro Garza García, which is the municipality established on the base of the mountain.

Located at 25.6086, -100.372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.864 miles away.
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Mountains of Mexico, Landmarks in Monterrey, Geography of Nuevo León

Cerro de la Loma Larga

Cerro de la Loma Larga, or Loma Larga (short version) located in the Monterrey, Nuevo León metropolitan area is a lower extension of the Sierra Madre Oriental, in particular an eastern extension of Cerro de las Mitras. The hill has long been considered the natural division of the now adjacent cities of Monterrey and San Pedro Garza García.

Located at 25.6556, -100.333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.861 miles away.
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Landmarks in Monterrey, Monterrey, Geography of Nuevo León

Loma Larga Tunnel

Loma Larga Tunnel, or, as it is known by the locals, Túnel de la Loma Larga, is a man-made tunnel constructed in the bowels of the Cerro de la Loma Larga, in the limits of the cities of Monterrey and San Pedro Garza García in Nuevo León, México. The work itself in fact is two tunnels, holding three lanes each (a fourth one is destined for emergencies).

Located at 25.6583, -100.337 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.861 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Monterrey, , Tunnels in Mexico

XHMNL-TV

XHMNL-TV channel 28, known on-air as TV Nuevo León (TVNL), is an educational and public television station owned and operated by the government of the State of Nuevo León in Monterrey. TVNL transmits diverse programming, from newscasts, sports, cultural, artistic and variety shows, besides the events activities of the Government of Nuevo León. It also broadcasts programming from Once TV. Some TVNL programming can also be seen through Mexicanal network in the United States.

Located at 25.6647, -100.346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.862 miles away.
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Channel 28 TV stations in Mexico, Public television in Mexico, Television channels and stations established in 1982

Edison (Monterrey Metro)

The Edison Station is a station on Line 1 of the Monterrey Metro. It is located in Monterrey, Mexico at the intersection of Edison street and Colon Avenue in the Monterrey Centre. It was opened in 1991. This station serves the west side of the downtown area and also the Talleres neighborhood (Colonia Talleres). It is accessible for people with disabilities.

Located at 25.6869, -100.334 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.861 miles away.
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Monterrey metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1991

Hospital (Monterrey Metro)

The Hospital Station is a station on Line 1 of the Monterrey Metro. It is located on Simón Bolivar Avenue near the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) Medical Campus and the University Hospital (Hospital Civil). It was opened in 1991. This station serves the Central Mitras and South Mitras neighborhoods (Colonia Mitras Centro y Mitras Sur), and is accessible for people with disabilities. This station is named after medical facilities nearby, and its logo represents a hospital.

Located at 25.6919, -100.344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.861 miles away.
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Monterrey metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1991

Alfa Planetarium

Alfa Planetarium (translated from Planetario Alfa) is a planetarium located in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. This institution was created by ALFA (Mexico) in 1978 to promote science and technology in Latin America. It includes an interactive science museum, an Omnimax system cinema, an aviary, "The Universe Pavilion" and a great area for temporary exhibits and events. The Alfa Planetarium is one of the most visited cultural centers in Mexico.

Located at 25.6369, -100.358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.863 miles away.
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Museums established in 1978, Planetaria, Science museums in Mexico, Museums in Nuevo León, Aviaries, Buildings and structures in Monterrey, Visitor attractions in Monterrey

Calzada del Valle/Calzada San Pedro

Calzada del Valle and Calzada San Pedro, is a beautiful three lane intersecting gardened boulevards inside the exclusive area of San Pedro Garza García, a suburb of the larger metropolitan city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Some of the most exclusive shops, apartment buildings and business offices are located throughout the avenue. The walkway in the boulevard is great for exercising, walking or marathons. Parades usually take place during Easter and Christmas through the calzada.

Located at 25.6568, -100.37 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.863 miles away.
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Monterrey metropolitan area

Monterrey Open

The Monterrey Open is a professional women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. The event is affiliated with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), and is part of the International tournaments on the WTA Tour. The tournament is currently held at the Sierra Madre Tennis Club.

Located at 25.6444, -100.363 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.863 miles away.
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Monterrey Open, WTA Tour, Hard court tennis tournaments, Sport in Mexico, Tennis tournaments in Mexico, Sport in Monterrey, Recurring sporting events established in 2009

XHBZC-TV

XHBZC channel 8, known on-air as Canal 8, is an educational and public television station owned and operated by the government of State of Baja California Sur in La Paz. Canal 8 transmits diverse programming, from cultural, artistic and variety shows, besides the events activities of the Government of Baja California Sur.

Located at 25.6647, -100.346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.862 miles away.
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Channel 8 TV stations in Mexico, Public television in Mexico, Television channels and stations established in 1970

2011 Monterrey casino attack

The 2011 Monterrey casino attack was a narcoterrorist attack that took place in city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, in the country of Mexico, on 25 August 2011. Government sources revealed that 52 people were killed, but the Blog del Narco mention that 61 bodies were eventually found after a few days. In addition, this terrorist attack left over a dozen injured, and over 35 trapped for several hours before the Mexican forces arrived at the place a few minutes after the incident.

Located at 25.6742, -100.355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6.862 miles away.
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2011 fires, 2011 in Mexico, Arson in North America, History of Monterrey, Mass murder in 2011, Mexican Drug War, Murder in Mexico, Organized crime events in Mexico, Terrorism in Mexico